2017 SOFIC to Highlight Special Operations Priorities to Transform Current Capabilities for Future Threats

For the second year, a select group of entrepreneurs and innovators will present their products and services at the Innovation Showcase to members of the SOF community.  

There will also be a variety of SOF-centric panel discussions and workshops throughout the conference. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to hear remarks from the USSOCOM Commander and Acquisition Executive, both of whom will provide their perspectives on SOF challenges, trends, and capability gaps and their thoughts on how USSOCOM and other government agencies, industry partners, and academia can work together to find shared solutions. Throughout the week, attendees will have an opportunity to engage in discussions and question and answer sessions with USSOCOM's Component Commanders, Program Executive Officers, and various acquisition experts across the Command.

"SOFIC provides the best opportunity to network with and engage the Special Operations Forces community," said NDIA President and CEO Gen. Craig McKinley, USAF (Ret.). "As we seek to maintain the edge in technology and maintain our advantage, it's important that these conversations take place among industry, the military, academia and other stakeholders so we can work together to find the best solutions to enhance our capabilities."

More than ten thousand attendees are expected at 2017 SOFIC and 400 companies and organizations will display their products and services in a sold-out exhibit hall. The complete list of speakers and current agenda for 2017 SOFIC can be viewed here.

Please follow updates on Twitter using #SOFIC and on YouTube at YouTube.com/SOFICTV. Additional information can be found at sofic.org.

Media planning to attend should contact Christy Mason at cmason@ndia.org.